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Doing Business with UNHCR

In trying to help and protect some of the world's most vulnerable people in so many different places and types of environment, UNHCR must purchase goods and services worldwide. This might range from buying fleets of heavy duty vehicles needed in the most inaccessible parts of the African continent to purchasing needles and thread for a self-help project in Pakistan. UNHCR also hires consultants and specialized companies and their staff for projects. Learn how to do business with us.

UNHCR’s Division of Emergency, Security and Supply (DESS) comprises the Procurement Service (PS), and the Supply Management and Logistics Service (SMLS). These are responsible for global supply chain management, operational support, planning and reporting on the use of resources. This includes the procurement of goods and services to support field operations and headquarter provision of logistical support to field operations, warehouse, stockpile, and fleet and asset management. The department oversees all supply aspects of the enterprise resource planning system and supports roll-out to the field. It also provides functional (supply chain management) training and support.

For more information, you can contact us at UNHCR Global Service Centre, Népfürdő utca 22. Budapest, Hungary, 1138, Tel: +36 1 451 51 88, Fax: +36 1 450 52 97, E-mail: hqps@unhcr.org. Mailing address: Ipoly Utca 5\b, c, d, 1133 Budapest, Hungary.

How to Become a Supplier

Information for those wishing to apply for registration as a potential supplier for UNHCR.

A Guide to Doing Business

The definitive guide for businesses wanting to partner with the UN refugee agency. Revised 2015 edition.

IP Procurement Guidelines

Guidelines covering all procurement by partners under UNHCR-funded projects.

UN Business Guidelines

Guidelines on Cooperation between the United Nations and the Business Sector.

UN Supplier Code of Conduct

Published September 2013.

General Terms and Conditions

General Terms and Conditions for doing business with UNHCR.

UNHCR Supply Catalogue, October 2011

A comprehensive catalogue with detailed specifications for the core relief items.

Introduction to UNHCR Procurement (2015)

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